SEVIS Compliance Coordinator

Job Title

SEVIS Compliance Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University - Kingsville

Department

Office of International Student and Scholar Services

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Kingsville, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

About Texas A&M University–Kingsville

Texas A&M University–Kingsville (TAMUK), the oldest institution of higher learning in South Texas and a proud member of the Texas A&M University System, stands as the region’s premier university. TAMUK offers the widest range of academic programs and degrees in South Texas, provides exceptional learning and residential facilities, conducts impactful research, awards substantial scholarships, and has awarded more than 80,000 degrees in the institution’s 100-year history. The university is recognized for its unwavering commitment to student success, meaningful research, and deep community engagement. With a welcoming campus culture and strong regional partnerships, TAMUK offers faculty and staff a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of students and the broader South Texas region.

Location: The University is located in historic Kingsville, a friendly, safe city of 25,000 that is the home of the legendary King Ranch. Corpus Christi and its beaches are just 40 miles to the northeast, and the border with Mexico is 120 miles to the south at Brownsville or 119 miles to the west at Laredo.

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Position Overview

The SEVIS Compliance Coordinator serves as a core operational administrator for immigration compliance and student advising within the Office of International Student & Scholar Services. This dual-role position is responsible for overseeing SEVIS data integrity, monitoring routine system alerts, managing active student lists, and facilitating SEVIS data corrections with the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). Additionally, the Coordinator acts as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Principal Designated School Official (PDSO) or Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) as needed, providing direct immigration advising to prospective, current, and graduating international students regarding F-1 and J-1 status maintenance, employment authorization, and regulatory compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Compliance, SEVIS Administration, and Regulatory Reporting

• Perform daily and weekly reviews of SEVIS alerts, system notifications, and reporting deadlines to ensure compliance with federal immigration regulations.
• Maintain, audit, and reconcile active and pending international student records in SEVIS and the institutional Student Information System (SIS/Banner), including registration, address updates, and enrollment changes.
• Identify data discrepancies, prepare and submit SEVIS Data Correction Requests and Help Desk tickets, and coordinate with SEVP to resolve technical and status-related record issues.
• Oversee batch processing between the university's international student management system (Terra Dotta) and SEVIS to ensure accurate and timely data transmission.
• Assist in preparing compliance reports, audit documentation, statistical analyses, and institutional reporting related to international student populations.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal immigration regulations, reporting requirements, and policy changes affecting nonimmigrant students.

International Student Advising and Support Services

• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO), providing guidance to international students regarding maintenance of F-1 status, travel authorization, program extensions, transfers, reinstatement, and change-of-status requests.
• Advise students on employment benefits and regulatory requirements related to Curricular Practical Training (CPT), Optional Practical Training (OPT), and STEM OPT Extensions, including application review and SEVIS reporting obligations.
• Provide responsive, culturally competent, and student-centered advising through walk-in services, scheduled appointments, telephone consultations, and virtual meetings.

Student Engagement, Outreach, and Educational Programming

• Co-facilitate pre-arrival communications, international student orientation programs, and educational workshops covering immigration regulations, CPT/OPT processes, and basic tax compliance requirements.
• Support ongoing outreach efforts that promote student understanding of immigration responsibilities, university policies, and available support services.

Other Duties

• The above represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Experience

Three years of related experience.

Required Qualification

Must meet federal regulations for DSO eligibility (U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency).

Preferred Qualification

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Hands-on experience working directly in the SEVIS system, Banner, or Terra Dotta.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.  
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Other Requirements

• This position is security sensitive
• This position will require export-control authorization prior to starting employment.
• Commitment to Caring Campus principles, with the ability to provide exceptional customer service, foster positive relationships, and promote a welcoming, responsive, and student-centered environment for internal and external constituents.
• This position requires compliance with state and federal laws/codes and Texas A&M University System/TAMU policies, regulations, rules and procedures
• All tasks and job responsibilities must be performed safely without injury to self or others in compliance with System and University safety requirements

Why Join the Javelina Nation?

Texas A&M University–Kingsville offers a supportive, mission-driven culture focused on excellence in teaching, research, and service. All employees enjoy:

• A welcoming campus community
• Opportunities for professional development
• Competitive benefits through the Texas A&M University System
• A rewarding experience of helping students achieve their academic and career goals

Shared Values: TAMUK employees uphold the Shared Values of Care, Integrity, Pride, Innovation, and Excellence, which form the foundation of the University’s culture and guide its strategic plan. More information on TAMUK’s Strategic Plan and Shared Values can be found here.

4DX: TAMUK employees actively engage in Franklin Covey’s 4 Disciplines of Execution (4DX) activities within their departments. TAMUK utilizes 4DX as the framework for pursuing strategic goals by creating a culture of high performance. This requires participation from all faculty and staff. More information on 4DX can be found here.

Caring Campus:  TAMUK employees embody the Institute for Evidence Based Change’s Caring Campus mindset, maintaining a collegial and caring attitude towards students and each other to foster student engagement and a positive, collaborative work environment. More information on Caring Campus can be found here.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation: Commensurate with experience

Texas A&M University-Kingsville offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. In addition to base pay, TAMUK provides eligible employees a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support employees’ well-being, professional growth, and financial security.

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

With our generous benefit package, robust professional development opportunities, strong retirement programs, and dedication to service excellence, TAMUK is a truly engaging and rewarding place to work.

Insurance:

• Medical
  • $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value).
  • Up to 83% of premium covered by the university:
    • Employee and Spouse
    • Employee and Children
    • Employee and Family coverage
• Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account

On-Campus Wellness Opportunities:

• TAMUK’s Wellness Program is designed to enrich lives through health and wellness programming that is meaningful and impactful.

Work Life Solutions:

• Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources

Tuition Benefits:

• Employee Tuition Assistance Program
• Book scholarships
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Retirement:

• Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), dependent on position
• Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan

Employee Leave:

• 8+ hours of vacation per month
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 8 hours of paid Birthday leave
• 12-15 paid holidays per year

Additional Information

A federal proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Texas A&M University-Kingsville will not pay this fee. If immigration sponsorship may be required for employment, consult with private immigration counsel, at the individual’s expense, is recommended to determine whether the individual’s current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University-Kingsville subject to this fee.

In addition, on January 27, 2026, Texas Governor Abbott issued a moratorium on the filing of any new H-1B petitions unless approved by the Texas Workforce Commission. Accordingly, if sponsorship for employment visa status is required now or in the future, this moratorium may affect the university’s ability to employ the selected final candidate. TAMUK will adhere to applicable regulations regarding visa opportunities.

Application Instructions

During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via "Submit" action.

Employment applications must include:

• Completed online application
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Contact information for 3 professional references

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.